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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Coastal Bend Council Of Governments - 07/30/2004 061 8 9 7077„ AUG 2004 MINUTES RECEIVED co, CITY SECRETARY'S COASTAL BEND COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS mac, OFFICE ,Lpr July 30, 2004 - 2 : 00 PM c; *� Corpus Christi, Texas 9e Z_Z v * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * MEMBERS PRESENT: Bill Hennings, Chairman Commissioner Chuck Cazalas Billie Jo Tennill, 2nd Vice Chairman Brent Ocker Judge Linda Lee Henry, Secretary Josie Herro Councilman Lee Roy Kieschnick, Treasurer Clif Moss Judge Glenn Guillory Ed Garana Judge Jimmy Martinez Commissioner Rindle Wilson • Commissioner Ronnie Olivarez Judge Terry Simpson Councilman Carlos Villarreal Commissioner Nina Trevino Ron Young Commissioner Fred Nardini Mayor Mario Rodriguez Councilmember Elaine Kemp Commissioner Joe Hinojosa Manuel Lara • Councilman Al Garcia Chief Hector Sanchez Carlos Yerena Mayor Pro Tem Peggy Locascio Commissioner Oscar Ortiz GUESTS PRESENT: John Sheppard, Collier, Johnson & Woods Frances Garza, Chairman, Council on Aging Bill Roberts, Nueces County Diane Leubert, Chairman, Recional Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee Marta Sotomayor, Ph.D. , Latino Education Project John Faust, Del Mar College Alex Rodriguez, Bee CAA Lidia Franco, San Patricio CAA David Chayer, Executive Director, Coastal Bend Chapter, American Red Cross STAFF PRESENT: John Buckner Veronica Toomey Judy Wenger Richard Bullock Rebecca Martinez Betty Lamb Frank Garcia 1. CALL TO ORDER Bill Hennings, CBCOG Chairman called the meeting to order at 2 : 02 P.M. .John Buckner called the roll. There were 9 of 12 counties represented and 22 out of 34 votes in attendance. SCANNED r Minutes' \ Page pitil � July .3,0„-,2.4):q4+ 2. APPROVAL OF :MINUTES OF THE JUNE 4, 2004 MEETING - 'Councilmember Kieschnick moved for approval- of the -June 4, 2004 meeting minutes. Mr. Moss seconded his motion. The minutes of the June :4, 2004 meeting were approved by unanimous vote of the members present. 3. TREASURER'S REPORT CBCOG Treasurer, Councilman Lee Roy Kieschnick, presented this report for the months of May and June 2004. He referred to the first page of the reports mailed to the membership with the agenda. He addressed cash balances, wire transfers, balances and invested funds on the first page - of each report; Councilman Kieschnick moved for approval of the May report and his motion was seconded by Commissioner Trevino. Ms. Tennill moved for the approval of the June report and Commissioner Trevino seconded this motion. The Treasurer' s Report for the months of May and June 2004 were approved by unanimous vote of the members present at the end of the meeting. 4. ITEMS REQUIRING ACTION BY THE COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS A. CHAIRMAN'S REPORT 1. Confirmation of Committee Appointments Mr. Hennings made an appointment to the Council on Aging, - Ms . Ampano Quintanilla, and an appointment to the Regional Solid Waste Management Advisory Committee, Mr. Mark Meadows. Ms. Tennill made a motion to confirm these appointments and Commissioner Trevino seconded her motion. The appointments to the committees were confirmed by unanimous vote of the members present. 3 . Authorization for CBCOG Board Members to Attend the Texas Association of Regional Councils Annual Meeting in -San- Attonio from September 22 to 24, 2004 Chairman Hennings reported that it has been the CBCOG policy in the past to send board members to this annual meeting and he was asking for authorization for 3 board members to attend. Councilman Kieschnick moved to authorize 3 board members to attend this meeting- and Mr. Moss seconded his motion. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the members present. B. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORT • • Both Chairman Hennings and John Buckner .presented information _on this report from the Executive Board that considered the matter at an earlier meeting. Chairman Hennings reported that the Executive Board at its noon meeting voted to recommend that the CBCOG membership support the request for $5, 000 and amend the 2004 budget in that regard. Minutes Page 3 July 30, 2004 • RESOLUTION NO. 2446 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A $5, 000 PAYMENT TO THE CORPORATION FOR TEXAS REGIONALISM AND AMENDING THE FY2004 BUDGET TO ACCOMMODATE THIS EXPENDITURE FROM THE LOCAL UNDESIGNATED FUND BALANCE. Commissioner Trevino moved for adoption of Resolution. No. 2446 and Councilman Kieschnick seconded the motion. A question was raised as to the designation of a representative to serve on the governing board of the corporation (Corporation for Texas Regionalism) . It was concluded that interested board members should submit recommendations to the CBCOG Chairman and he would bring his recommendation to the CBCOG membership at the August 27, 2004 meeting for discussion. and confirmation, After a . ' short discussion, Resolution No. 2446 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. C. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT John Buckner presented this report. 1. Consideration of the Fiscal Year 2003 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report John Buckner introduced Mr. John Shepherd of Collier, Johnson and Woods, the firm performing the financial report. Mr. Shepherd reviewed the content of the annual financial report and highlighted various sections to reflect the status of CBCOG financial operations . He explained the process and the guidelines under which the audit was performed. There was some discussion as to the wording and meaning of various components of the reported fund balance for fiscal year 2003 . Councilman Kieschnick moved for acceptance of the financial report and his motion was seconded by Councilman Villarreal . The Fiscal Year 2003 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report was accepted by unanimous vote of the members present. 2 . Authorization to Extend Depository Agreement 'with American Bank for Two Year Period Upon a motion by Ms. Tennill, seconded by Commissioner Trevino, authorization was granted to extend the current depository agreement with American Bank for a two-year period by unanimous vote of the members present. 3 . RESOLUTION NO. 2547 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CHAIRMAN AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE OF RURAL COMMUNITY AFFAIRS FOR A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF $13, 809,. AND TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS PERTAINING TO THIS COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC. DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE PROJECT IN SUPPORT OF NON- ENTITLEMENT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN THE COASTAL BEND REGION. Commissioner Trevino moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2547 . Ms. Tennill seconded this motion. Resolution No. 2547 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. Minutes Page 4 July 30, 2004 D. COUNCIL ON AGING REPORT Ms. Frances Garza, Chairman of the Council on Aging presented this report. • 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2448 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO AMEND THE CURRENT AREA AGENCY ON AGING FISCAL YEAR 2004 REGIONAL BUDGET TOTALING $2, 865, 837 FOR TITLE III OLDER AMERICANS ACT PROGRAMS TO REFLECT ACTUAL AWARDS RECEIVED TO DATE AND TRANSFERRING FUNDS BETWEEN AREA AGENCY ON AGING ACTIVITIES BASED ON YEAR-TO-DATE EXPENDITURES. Councilman Kieschnick moved for adoption of Resolution No. 2448 . Commissioner Trevino seconded this motion. Resolution No. 2448 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. 2 . RESOLUTION NO. 2449 A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON AN ALLOCATION PLAN FOR FUNDING $2,653,302 FOR OLDER AMERICANS ACT PROGRAMS IN THE TWELVE COUNTY COASTAL BEND AREA DURING FISCAL YEAR 2005, OCTOBER 1, 2004 THROUGH • SEPTEMBER 30, 2005. Ms . Tennill moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2449:. Commissioner Wilson seconded her motion. Resolution No. 2449 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. E. REGIONAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE Ms. Diane Leubert, Chairman of the Solid Waste - Advisory Committee presented this report. RESOLUTION NO. 2950 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUNDING OF SOLID WASTE PROJECTS FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN THE COASTAL BEND REGION FROM FY 2005 SOLID WASTE FUNDS RECEIVED UNDER A GRANT FROM THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. City Commissioner Al Garcia moved for adoption of Resolution No. 2950 . Commissioner Wilson seconded this motion. Resolution No. 2950 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. F. PUBLIC PROTECTION COMMITTEE REPORT Richard Bullock presented this report on behalf of the committee. 1. RESOLUTION NO. 2451 • A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CBCOG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH DEL MAR COLLEGE TO PROVIDE TRAINING FACILITIES, INSTRUCTORS, AND CLASSES FOR THE 2004-2005 COASTAL BEND REGIONAL TRAINING ACADEMY. Minutes Page 5 July 30, 2004 Ms. Tennill moved for the adoption of Resolution No. 2451 and Commissioner Trevino seconded this motion. Resolution No. 2451 passed by unanimous vote of the members present. 2 . RESOLUTION NO. 2452 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CBCOG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ACCEPT A $28, 118 GRANT WITH A LOCAL CASH MATCH OF $3, 124 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $31,242) FROM THE GOVERNOR' S OFFICE UNDER THE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY BLOCK GRANT FUND AND TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH DEL MAR COLLEGE TO PROVIDE TRAINING FACILITIES, INSTRUCTORS, AND CLASSES THROUGH THE REGIONAL TRAINING ACADEMY AND TO AMEND CBCOG' S 2004 BUDGET TO PROVIDE LOCAL MATCH. It was noted that acceptance of this grant would require $3, 124 of local CBCOG funds as match. Upon a motion by Judge Simpson, seconded by Councilman Kieschnick, Resolution No. 2452 was adopted by unanimous vote of the members present. G. HUMAN RESOURCE COUNCIL REPORT John Buckner presented this report on behalf of the committee. Chairman Hennings asked if the members would consider taking action on all 13 resolutions under this report. The response was affirmative on this. The Chairman noted that if anyone had questions about any one of the resolutions under this motion, it could be pulled out for separate action. No specific resolution was mentioned. Commissioner Trevino moved that Resolution No. 2453 through Resolution No. 2465 be adopted under her motion. Ms. Tennill seconded this motion. John Buckner presented the following resolutions : 1. -RESOLUTION NO. 2453 A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON A CONTINUATION APPLICATION FROM THE SAN PATRICIO COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,345, 192 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $5,431,490). TO CONTINUE PROVIDING HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START SERVICES IN ARANSAS AND SAN PATRICIO COUNTIES. 2 . RESOLUTION NO. 2454 A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON A CONTINUATION APPLICATION FROM THE NUECES COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $9, 043,312 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $11,304, 140) TO CONTINUE PROVIDING HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START SERVICES IN NUECES COUNTY. 3 . RESOLUTION NO. 2455 A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON A SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT APPLICATION FROM THE NUECES COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 'AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $112, 162 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $140,203) TO PROVIDE BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION WORK WITHIN AN ONGOING HEAD START PROGRAM IN NUECES COUNTY. Minutes Page 6 July 30, 2004 4 . RESOLUTION NO. 2456 • A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON. A SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT APPLICATION FROM THE NUECES COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY TO " THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $116, 835 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $146, 044) TO PROVIDE A COST OF LIVING SALARY ADJUSTMENT AND AN INCREASE IN SALARY FOR ENTRY LEVEL TEACHERS WITHIN AN ONGOING REGULAR HEAD START PROGRAM IN NUECES COUNTY. 5 . RESOLUTION NO. 2457 A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON A SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT APPLICATION FROM THE NUECES COUNTY COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,201 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $26, 501) TO PROVIDE A COST OF LIVING SALARY ADJUSTMENT AND AN INCREASE IN SALARY FOR ENTRY LEVEL TEACHERS WITHIN AN ONGOING EARLY,HEAD START PROGRAM IN NUECES COUNTY. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2458 A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON A NEW APPLICATION FROM THE LATINO EDUCATION PROJECT, INC. TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50, 000 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $50, 000) TO INCREASE NUTRITION KNOWLEDGE AND IMPROVE NUTRITION SERVICES FOR VERY LOW INCOME HISPANIC SENIOR CITIZENS IN RURAL NUECES AND JIM WELLS COUNTIES. 7 . RESOLUTION NO. 2459 A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON A- CONTINUATION APPLICATION FROM THE COASTAL BEND ALCOHOL AND DRUG REHABILITATION CENTER, DBA CHARLIE' S PLACE, TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF . HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $142,569 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $176, 514) TO CONTINUE PROVIDING HOUSING AND- TREATMENT SERVICES FOR CHEMICALLY DEPENDENT HOMELESS ADULT PERSONS IN NUECES COUNTY. 8 . RESOLUTION NO. 2460 A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY - ON A " CONTINUATION APPLICATION FROM THE BEE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2, 782,583 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $3,4478, 229) TO CONTINUE PROVIDING HEAD START SERVICES WITHIN AN ONGOING HEAD START PROGRAM SERVING BEE, GOLIAD, LIVE OAK AND REFUGIO COUNTIES. 9 . RESOLUTION NO. 2461 A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON A SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT APPLICATION FROM THE BEE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY :TO THE U.S.: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR A GRANT IN. THE_ AMOUNT OF::$43,-924 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $54,905) TO PROVIDE COST OF LIVING SALARY ADJUSTMENTS WITHIN AN ONGOING HEAD START PROGRAM SERVING BEE, GOLIAD, LIVE OAK AND REFUGIO COUNTIES. 10 . RESOLUTION NO. 2462 A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON A SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT APPLICATION FROM THE BEE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT A Minutes Page 7 July 30, 2004 OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $217, 756 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $272, 065) TO PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, PROVIDE STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND SET UP A NEW HEAD START CENTER WITHIN AN ONGOING HEAD START PROGRAM SERVING BEE, GOLIAD, LIVE OAK AND REFUGIO COUNTIES. 11. RESOLUTION NO. 2463 A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON A SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT APPLICATION FROM THE BEE COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $49, 605 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $65,477) TO OPERATE A HEAD START YOUTH MONITORING PROGRAM WITHIN AN ONGOING HEAD START PROGRAM SERVING BEE, LIVE OAK AND REFUGIO COUNTIES. 12 . RESOLUTION NO. 2464 A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON A CONTINUATION APPLICATION FROM THE RURAL ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE LEAGUE, INC. TO THE TEXAS • DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $30, 000 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $37, 000) TO PROVIDE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE FOR VEHICLES USED IN AN ONGOING RURAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM SERVING BROOKS COUNTY. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 2465 A RESOLUTION REVIEWING AND COMMENTING FAVORABLY ON A SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT APPLICATION FROM THE COMMUNITY ACTION CORPORATION OF SOUTH TEXAS TO THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES FOR A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $98,375 (TOTAL PROJECT COST: $122, 969) TO PROVIDE A COST OF LIVING SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR STAFF WITHIN AN ONGOING HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM SERVING BROOKS, JIM WELLS AND KLEBERG COUNTIES. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND NON-ACTION ITEMS Commissioner Chuck Cazalas announced that he would like to have brief program presented at the next CBCOG meeting on a proposed concept for a large regional park within his precinct in Nueces County. This is a long standing proposed endeavor of the Coastal Bend Regional Park Foundation, Inc. and a request from that group for support by the Coastal Bend Council of Governments may be coming at the next CBCOG meeting. Mr. David Chayer, Executive Director of the Coastal Bend Chapter of the American Red Cross gave a brief presentation to the CBCOG members on the direction he wants Red Cross to take in this region, the need to recruit disaster volunteers in certain areas of the region, the need to increase their . capacity to respond and a growing need to . raise funds for their disaster relief efforts. Richard Bullock announced that the Coastal Bend Regional Review Committee (RRC) was going to hold its organizational meeting at 8 :30 AM on August 10, 2004 at the CBCOG office. He also said a list of the RRC members was available in the back of the meeting room. Rebecca Martinez announced that there would be a GIS/Phase II Storm Water seminar on August 26, 2004 at the CBCOG office. I Minutes Page 8 July 30, 2004 6. ADJOURN There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3 :05 PM. Duly adopted at a meeting of the Coastal Bend Council of Governments this 27th day of August 2004. Bill Hennings, Chairman ATTEST: Judge Linda Lee Henry, Secretary